Bhuta Cherry

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Bhuta Cherry
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C-H-R-WT-8-004
C. chinense
800,000 - 1,041,427
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
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A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with warty/bumpy. Rates 800,000–1,041,427 SHU, which means extremely hot, in superhot territory. Cherry-type peppers are round, squat, and thick-walled — perfect for pickling and stuffing.

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How hot is the Bhuta Cherry?

The Bhuta Cherry measures 800,000–1,041,427 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 130 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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